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Shoffit Family History

Shoffit Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Proffit, Moffit, Shoff, Shroff, Hoff, Sheff, Hoffart, Coffin, Shoaf

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Where is the Shoffit family from?

You can see how Shoffit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoffit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shoffit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Shoffit families living in Texas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Shoffit's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Shoffit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoffit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shoffit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shoffit. 100% of Shoffit men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Shoffit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoffit census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Shoffit. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 207 military records available for the last name Shoffit. For the veterans among your Shoffit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoffit lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Shoffit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shoffit in 1951 was 48, and 53 in 2003.

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